Radiography, utilizing electromagnetic radiation to create images of internal body structures, is a common diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. The utility of this method in detecting cancerous growths in felines depends significantly on the cancer’s location, size, and density, as well as the presence of secondary changes like bone involvement or fluid accumulation.
This imaging technique offers a non-invasive approach to visualizing abnormalities within the skeletal system and certain soft tissues. Its accessibility and relatively low cost make it a valuable initial screening method. However, it is important to understand its limitations. Small tumors or those located in areas with complex anatomy may be difficult to visualize adequately. The technique’s historical significance lies in providing a relatively early method of visualizing internal structures without surgery, although advances in imaging technology have provided more sophisticated alternatives.